Rap artist Scarface is seen on the red carpet before the start of the Third Annual Ozone Awards at the George R Brown Convention Center on Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, in Houston.

Rap artist Scarface is seen on the red carpet before the start of the Third Annual Ozone Awards at the George R Brown Convention Center on Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, in Houston.

Photo: Julio Cortez / Chronicle

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Houston rapper Z-Ro, real name Joseph Mcvey, released several albums through Rap-A-Lot.

Houston rapper Z-Ro, real name Joseph Mcvey, released several albums through Rap-A-Lot.

Photo: Rap-A-Lot Records

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Wesley Eric Weston Jr., better-known freestyle rapper Lil Flip, poses for photos at the Hotel Derek on Friday, March 23, 2006 in Houston, TX. Lil Flip was one of the biggest rappers in Houston to break after the Geto Boys. less

Wesley Eric Weston Jr., better-known freestyle rapper Lil Flip, poses for photos at the Hotel Derek on Friday, March 23, 2006 in Houston, TX. Lil Flip was one of the biggest rappers in Houston to break after ... more

Photo: Mayra Beltran / Houston Chronicle

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Devin the Dude.

Devin the Dude.

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Local Houston rapper Slim Thug has collaborated with Rap-A-Lot artists. His collaborative album with Lil Keke, "The Big Unit," was released through the label.

Local Houston rapper Slim Thug has collaborated with Rap-A-Lot artists. His collaborative album with Lil Keke, "The Big Unit," was released through the label.

Juvenile released his 10th studio album "Rejuvenation" on June 19, 2012, which was distributed by Rap-A-Lot Records.

Juvenile released his 10th studio album "Rejuvenation" on June 19, 2012, which was distributed by Rap-A-Lot Records.

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Houston's Rap-A-Lot Records preps new Bun B album

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Houston rapper and professor Bun B is slated to drop a new solo album in October featuring Rick Ross and 2 Chainz. The reported title is, appropriately enough, “Trill 4 Life.”

Bun’s album is part of Rap-A-Lot Record’s new distribution deal with Sony’s RED Distribution which includes the U.S. and Canada. The Houston label was founded in 1986 by James Prince and spawned breakout acts the Geto Boys, Scarface, Devin The Dude, Slim Thug, Z-Ro and Pimp C.

Bun also recently launched food blog, You Gotta Eat This! It features photos, reviews, recipes and lists from around the world.